The last generation? Why Britain’s family-run Chinese and Indian restaurants are at a crossroads

They shaped Britain’s culinary identity – and sacrificed everything to do so. But now, the children of Chinese and Indian restaurateurs face a choice: preserve the legacy, reinvent it or walk away. Hannah Twiggs reports on a defining moment for a fading institution

Apr 10, 2025 - 07:50
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The last generation? Why Britain’s family-run Chinese and Indian restaurants are at a crossroads

They shaped Britain’s culinary identity – and sacrificed everything to do so. But now, the children of Chinese and Indian restaurateurs face a choice: preserve the legacy, reinvent it or walk away. Hannah Twiggs reports on a defining moment for a fading institution